Clifford Long, 83, of Midland, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Midland. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, April 30, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery in Midland with Rev. Gary Redwine, pastor of Alamo Heights Baptist Church, officiating. He was born March 20, 1927 in Columbus, North Carolina to Susan (Faulk) and Daniel Long. He married Lucille Oglesbee on November 5, 1947 in Charlton, Georgia.Clifford joined the United States Merchant Marines and then the United States Navy. He served on the USS Enterprise, among other large carriers and served with the Naval Aviation. Clifford was a Vietnam and World War II veteran, retiring as a Senior Chief Naval Officer.Survivors include his wife, Lucille Long of Midland; one son, Ralph Long of Midland; his daughter, Phyllis Berry of Vista, California; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and four sisters, Virginia Gore, Emma Ward, Dorothy Suggs, and Magalean. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,